Media Releases 2008
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
ACTU calls for investment in “shared equity” housing affordability solution
July 2, 2008
ACTU calls for investment in “shared equity” housing affordability solution In a speech given to…
New employment standards are a step towards plugging the gaps left by Work Choices
June 16, 2008
The Labor Government’s new National Employment Standards (NES) announced today are an important step towards…
Employers can afford paid maternity leave
June 11, 2008
The ACTU is calling on all businesses to help fund a national paid maternity leave…
Woolworth’s joins ranks of businesses that see the benefit of paid maternity leave
June 5, 2008
The ACTU welcomes today’s announcement by major retailer Woolworth’s to offer its female employees access…
Qantas cuts to jobs, services and staff wages are short-sighted say unions
May 29, 2008
The decision by Qantas management to cut airline services, slash jobs and reduce real wages…
14 weeks for all women – ACTU paid maternity scheme affordable and good for families
May 27, 2008
All Australian women would benefit from a national paid maternity leave scheme which allows for…
Unions continue campaign for workers’ rights with new TV advertising campaign
May 25, 2008
The ACTU will continue its conversation with working Australians about their rights at work, through…
Trucking company push to evade State workers’ comp. systems could put driver safety at risk
May 19, 2008
The push by several major trucking companies to leave State workers’ compensation systems combined with…
National Indigenous workers’ conference to focus on jobs & better employment rights
May 19, 2008
Ensuring Indigenous Australians receive better job opportunities and their employment rights are protected will be…
Qantas executives are putting profits ahead of the living standards of workers say unions
May 15, 2008
Unions believe it is unethical and unfair for Qantas executives to be denying aircraft maintenance…
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